Entry Level Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun Combos
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In this video, Eric discusses options for entry-level pistols, shotguns, and rifles to complete the perfect "trifecta," covering all the bases and not breaking the bank.
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I've gotta say, Palmetto state armory, has become probably my favorite gun manufacturer in the United States. What they've done for the gun community is incredible. They've made it so easy and affordable for the every day American to get into the 2nd amendment community. And now, they've even started an ammo company, all made from raw components, AAC. They are a company that I want to give my money to. Hats off to PSA. Great video Eric!
The bought an existing company (AAC).
PSA is really killing it right now. A long way from where they where ten years ago. Their dagger line I feel has been a game changer, other companies need to follow suit.
@@ricks.1092 yes I know they bought it, but it's still cool that they're trying to make ammo and guns more available for everyone. They also just opened another store in Myrtle Beach, SC
I love PSA too and I'm sick of people who have never owned a Palmetto saying they have bad quality control or that they are "jam city" I have not seen any issues with PSA AR's and I have seen quite a few of them. Why are there so many PSA haters?
@@Doobie603 you gotta understand PSA has been around for awhile and that "cheap and poor" QA reputation comes from the early years when they still offered great prices but their shipping times and QA were problematic. But they have kept their head down, absorbed a few companies, built up huge following and demonstrated (for the most part) they can and will learn from mistakes.
Glock 19, Ruger/S&W AR-15, Mossberg Maverick 88. Solid bases to start from, and also not cheapo junk.
The S&W AR's aren't really entry level anymore considering the price compared to features. They are dead basic and don't offer any higher quality than some other brands anymore. And I used to have an OG M&P15. Back when they were lower priced and had better features.
Ive finally stepped up in my ripe old age of 27 years old. I think i have a good combo now. Id say the apex imo...
Pistol:Glock 20sf 10mm
12 gauge Shotgun:Mossberg jm pro series 930 with the or3gun upgrades..
Rifle: Aero precision m5e1 16" barrel .308
@@jonnhyappleseed7498 I slapped the 5.56 version of the m5e1 on my saint lower. I love the combo. I liked the original saint upper but it was the heat shielded non picitany version
i mean sure but the glock and ar prob about 400 - 600 more then 8888's recommendations. more money for ammo to shoot! i seen a PSA deal that was a PSA dagger and an ar15 combo for $700 no joke. i mean you cannot beat that.......
My Glock 19 is a little big for EDC carry when wearing shorts so I switch to a 26 and can still use my 19 or 17 mags.
One glorious day in 2005 My dad bought me a smith and Wesson 5904, a bushmaster AR15 and a mossberg 590. All were local police trade ins.
Sounds like repeating that day would be a fantastic housewarming gift idea for when my son gets his own place. I'd go G19 or even 26 instead of the 5904 though.
@@BlueTrane2028 excellent idea, and don’t forget a gift for his partner.
I bought my wife a M&P Ez380 as a wedding present last year. She loves it, shoots it well, and keeps it bedside when I’m away.
Getting my son his first rifle thinking a henery 22 rifle. It's a vibe and a great rifle
Ow you like that 5904? Bought my wife a 5906 (stainless version) absolutely love it.
@@BlueTrane2028those gen 3 Smith and wesson wonder nines are no joke. Awesome guns. Tack drivers and easy to shoot. They are a bit heavy but in my opinion they are a solid option. I wish they still made them.
My first load out is a Smith and Wesson SD 40, a Remington 870 and an AK and I honestly feel that this list is a pretty good starter pack
Great minds think alike, mines the SD 9, mossberg 500 and a ruger ar 5.56
43x, stoeger double defense sbs. Wbp AK.
Eric, I've watched many videos about beginning shooters and guns. Something nobody ever talks about is the ease of cleaning and general maintenance of firearms for beginners. Most modern guns are pretty easy to take care of, but some are easier than others.
I have this italian talfigo I don't remember but it's also known as titan I have a 380 and a 25 auto. These guns are 70 years old and break down without tools well the slide and recoil spring giving you access to trigger mech barrel and hammer. Even the old guns are rather user friendly. And there is something to be said to a new gun owner to own a hammer fired handgun because of the peace of mind when carrying one in the chamber. Nice way to get comfy
You just proved the amazing versatility of the 12 gauge. Target shooting and felling trees at the same time. What a multitasker.
I started off with a G19, M&P Sport 2, and a Mossberg Maverick 88.. I have better stuff now, but these three have served me well, in fact I still run them often to keep the wear down on my higher quality stuff..which is a testament in itself of their own quality to price ratio. 🤷♂️
My first 3 were a G2C, Maverick 88, and an AR556 MPR. I've since upgraded and added other things to my collection but those 3 were great to start with when I was a broke 18-21 year old.
The Ruger MPR was my first AR15, still not done with it but a buikd over 2k is still seen as entry level
I manage a gun store in NC. Our best sellers are Taurus G2c/G3c, Del-ton Echo, and Mossberg Maverick 88
I would like to see a video on mid-level options as well.
glock 19 mos optic and light
BCM 14.5
beretta 1301
@@taylorhudgens2650pretty good list right there
A used Sears and Robuck shotgun is tough to beat too for quality and price.
If it's reliable and you can use it well then there's nothing wrong with any brand. Buckshot feels the same no matter what brand.
I like how you took out that tree.
That was funny how he paused when the branch fell and not the soda jug🤣🤣
I love this video! And yes...I'd love to see a higher level version. Maybe even 2! Like a mid range option of these same formats as well as the high end. There's so many great options above the entry level guns like the out of the box well optioned stuff like the Saints from Springfield or the new Beretta A300 ultima Patrol or even the Mossberg 930spx
Having a gun in your hand and taking it apart makes the process so much more simplified.
I believe most people think the Ar15 is a space gun the way the receiver looks, but really it’s a super simple gun.
Highly recommend going to a gun show just to look at everything, actually see and hold the gun makes a world of difference than watching a video.
Glad the Stoeger M3000 was mentioned. I don't know why, but it's often overlooked and it's as good as you're going to get not only in that price range but as a clone (of the Benelli M2.) I have one with the pistol grip and extended mag tube and sitting next to my buddy's $2k M4, it's hard to tell a difference in materials and quality and it runs all day long. It also has better sights than anything I've seen for that money.
Being inertia-driven it's a bit harsher than your gas operated options like the A300 Ultima, 1301 Tactical, and M4, but it's half the price of the A300, a third of the 1301, and a quarter of the M4. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a semi that can't drop a grand or more.
Thank you. Haven’t looked into shotguns much and the Stoeger is new to me. Was looking at the A300 after the recent video from Garand Thumb…
When a lot of my friends are spending close to 2k on duck hunting shotguns, I still use my 10 year old Stoeger 3500. For less than $600, I have a bird hunting autoloader that can't be beat when it comes to hard use and reliability with any load I've ever run through it.
I fell in love with the 3500
Stoeger in general is overlooked, ive had my eye on their stuff for years but theres no reviews of their products by anyone well-known or anyone showing like a torture test.
Its all just ppl youve never heard of vouching for them, probably shot like 100 rounds out of it before concluding.
@@1nfamyX Torture tests make for fun videos, sure, but aren't useful real world data. Who's going to run 500 rounds of varying ammo through their shotty rapidly, freeze it solid, dunk it in mud, etc? It really doesn't matter.
I care if a well-maintained weapon functions reliably under proper use, because that's the conditions my weapons will see.
Well done, Eric, thank you! 😊 I’m not new to firearms but I appreciate how you impart your wisdom and experience. It’s no nonsense, and your opinions are well formed from facts. These are excellent choices and for good reasons. Thanks again from a long time viewer! 🇺🇸 🗽
At PSA you can get complete lower, complete upper and have AR for 360ish, or Bear Creek Arsenal upper with PSA lower around same price, can get into all 3 well less than 1000 bucks with Taurus G3C and Mossberg 88
Sd9VE Maverick 88 and SKS
You can’t go wrong with the Maverick 88…affordable and a lot of upgrades are out there. I added the saddle with rail and shell holder…
Always a tossup between a good Glock and S&W M&P…just solid choices.
My first Glock 19 was $400 in 1998. The good ole days (other than the 10 round mag capacity)
Taurus G series, Maverick 88 and PSA for me
Im with ya bro!
Honorable mention for shotgun: Remington 870. Great gun, pretty cheap price (around $400-500) and pump action so reliability very good. SIDE NOTE: Had a Mossberg 500 and loved it, so don't think I'm putting them down haha.
Have an 870 for 30yrs. Discovered Mossberg and love them.(left handed) Mossberg is my go to now.
I recommended to a relative on a budget the maverick 12 ga shotgun, IWI Zion Ar-15, and some kind of Canik pistol in 9mm.
I have a maverick 88 but man loved the h&r pardner pump
Great video for someone looking into getting 3 of the basics without getting ripped off or buying something that they're going to regret later on. I bought a Anderson A/R 15 at my local shop with a Magpul pistol grip and collapsible stock, pic rail, M-Lock gaurd, and a Vortex Red Dot all for $599
Mav 88 is a damn good shotgun
I totally agree on that
I like your list 👍. It can look different for everyone but still check all the boxes.
My current go to trio is the shield plus, Remington 870 home defense, police trade in smith and Wesson sport 2. I got them all used and reasonably priced.
Thanks for all the info I’m new to firearms bought my first gun a Glock 19 two months ago and got a ruger mpr 556 this month I enjoy your videos you seem like a really genuine person thx
He is very genuine, honestly just want everyone to be able to defend themselves. He can throw around a lot of technical terms when the video is for beginners but still awesome info. Glad to hear you decided to arm yourself!
Just a caveat to consider about semi-automatic shotguns: whatever load you're using has to create either enough inertia or gas to cycle the action. Lower power loads can get iffy in some situations.
I started with a Stag Arms lefty, Glock 19X, and mossburg Pump. Use them still to this day.
Bear Creek Arsenal has some great prices on uppers….PSA has great prices on lowers…together you can save a lot of money for a lot of gun!
I 2nd that
Diamondback db15 is a good choice
Good advice. And information.
Get a hipoint c9 and a 995ts carbine.
How’s that for beginners? They actually work extremely well.
Ive got a PSA Dagger and a Mossberg Maverick 88 to start. PSA Sabre is next on the list. I went shotgun 2nd for clay shooting
Great video and very informative for new gun owners.
Thank you Eric, ur 1 of 3 or 4 people I lesson to when it come to firearms, thank for ur time 🙏✌
Thank you for another great video!
10/22 is a must have.
Great video! Thank you!
My first pistol was a Sigma SW9VE and I loved it!
PSA Dagger is a "glock not a glock" great functionality with better ergonomics. Great gun for a really good price. I will own many of these. Trigger is a gen 3 so, it's not great, but I've used worse. Still upgradeable
PSA is the only rifle that I know of that can shoot steel cased ammo without stoppages. And I’m talking about every one I have handled. We are talking entry level.
All mil spec rifles will shoot steel cased ammo.
It's kinda the meaning of "mil spec".
CZ75 P-01 EDC, Aero Precision M4E1 build, Hatsan MPA I completely rebuilt during the Covid shortage.
I'd recommend the Mossberg 500 or 590 over the Maverick 88 if you can afford it.
Minimal difference, safety and pump fore end being the only real differences.
Endless up grades on 500 and 590 over the maverick 88 yes my 88 had smooth bore and rifled barrel dos everything one would need it for. At $350 with both barrels.
Perfect just the video I needed
My first AR was a PSA build kit on a lower I picked up at a LGS. I put around 5k rounds through it and even took it to some multi gun competitions. It was accurate out to 200 yards and could fire continuously for a few hours as long as I wasn’t using steel cased ammo or hollow tips. The bolt carrier was starting to show some wear but still worked by the time I upgraded to a better upper.
Nice to see someone understand simplicity. My 3; a 12 ga pump, Hi point Carbine, and Glock 21.
I found a Glock 17 and a Kel-Tec Sub2000 with the magazine well that accepts the same Glock magazines can be a real lite setup. You've got the carbine as your primary and don't need to carry any different magazines for your backup. We aren't allowed AR's in Canada so that sub2000 is one of the few semi auto we can own. Don't need to worry about AR magazines here so can use those pockets for cards with shotgun slugs and buckshot on there for the 1301.
Good video. I agree with you on all the recommendations. 3 gun arsenal is a good baseline defensive system. 👍🇺🇸👍
Thanks. Good info for entry level users.
Nice list, glad you brought up PSA.
Always good discussion
Thank you for the awesome gun video brother
Sig P226 9mm, Mossberg 500 Persuader 12g, S&W MP 15 sport II with the Magpul handguards, It was a LE Trade in.
Ruger 10/22 is pretty nice for a beginner. Get some BX-25 mags and enjoy shooting cheap ammo. Not noisy and zero recoil.
One of my absolute favorites! Those mags rock, i have a bunch for my take down model. Truly a favorite of mine and deadly accurate.
I think he's inferring guns that can be used for defense in this video
@@DW133_ I think a .22 rifle is perfectly fine for home defense for a beginner. No, it's not the perfect tool for the job obviously, but it's also something that's cheap, easy to use, and low recoil will be far better under a stressful situation than an AR or shotgun the newbie is unfamiliar with. People write it off, but nobody's shrugging off 10 rapid shots of .22LR center mass.
@@stevem4783I wouldn't trust my life to it. Tiny bullet and unreliable. A pistol caliber carbine is a much better option if you want low recoil
@@DW133_ I agree, but we're talking a beginner here. Most of them probably aren't going to have the knowledge to know what a Ruger PC Carbine is let alone anything like a custom AR9 or things like the Scorpion, Sub2000, etc.
A stovepipe isn't too hard to clear on a 10/22 and they're about as reliable as they get for that caliber.
My starting 3 was a $200 taurus g2c, a $800 springfield saint, and a $300 savage stevens 12g.
All 3 still run flawlessly
Ain't nothin wrong with any of the three bro. Love them Taurus's!
@@deamcn6548 amen to that. Had mine since 2020, barrels nearly shot, and only got about half of my rear sights left. The top half of the sights look like a 100 year old hammer, beaten/peened nearly flat.
@@d540vamartin9 lol that's awesome! Get you a G3 with steel sights. I carry my old G2 almost every day but the G3 is is damn near my absolute favorite pistol I e ever owned. IDC what anybody says, those pistols will take a hell of a lot of abuse and use and keep on ticking.
Love this content!
I took this advice a couple years back, bought a G19, then AR, and then a shotgun. Added a 22lr for plinking with my kids. I went for a more expensive AR because I was scared about a “cheap AR”. But as I learned more, I’d be very comfortable equipping myself with a $600 AR. One other thing I would change is that I would get a more concealable pistol since I’m skinny.😅 hope this helps someone
On my Beretta 1301 tactical being a soft shooting 12 gauge I still changed the butt stock with the Mesa Tactical ar15 stock adapter but with the Kenshot hydraulic recoil reducing adjustable buffer tube and Magpul CTR buttstock with a Limb saver butt pad. I put on the Ergo deluxe ar15 grip which is wider which helps have your hand handle the recoil. This is good when shooting stronger recoiling higher velocity defense 00 Buck like Hornady Critical defense 00 buck which is 1600 ft per second.
Great video, thanks Brother 😊
I bought my 24" Super black eagle for $1000. Well worth the price!!! I also carry a Dagger and hunt with a PSA PA10 in .308. The ultimate 3!!!
my ideal configuration would be… 2 pistols , 2 rifles (one with lvpo) , 1 long gun , 1 semi auto shotgun. i like the idea of having a load out for a buddy if need be.
either way this is a great video bro. the majority of us don’t have thousands of free cash to spend on this expensive hobby. ammo is expensive enough and i like to shoot as much as i can.
In other words, 2 pistols and 4 long guns ...
THESE are the types of videos you can just play in the background and enjoy your car ride.
I've shot both the hipoint pistol and carbine. I would pick the carbine every time. Good video squib
Great Video
I've had my maverick 88 for 6 years take it rabbit hunting all the time probably have 300 rounds through it, have only cleaned it once, great gun. My first shot gun and I love it, I would love to get the shockwave in 20ga for rabbits....
You mentioned the Daggers are "all" RMR cut. This is not true. Some are Doctor cut and some have no optic cut. Great video and good suggestions.
My suggestion for a starter gun is Arex Delta gen2. I have it and many newbie shooters, tend to shoot really really well with it. Probably because of really crispy and predictable trigger.
Right there with you! Well pleased owner of the Shield Plus 9, Glock 19.5, Smith M&P Sport II, and a 40+ year old Mossberg 500. I have many others, but this basic lineup does about any job needed at a modest cast. I live in GA not too far from you. Hope to get over to meet you one day, soon.
I'm older than you Eric and grew up shooting revolvers, went to semiautos about 30 years ago, so my list may look a little different than yours.... Depending on how new to firearms we are talking about I would probably go with a revolver, a 38 special revolver, Rossi or something similar if on a budget or S&W, Colt or Ruger if the money is available or a good used one. I agree with the Mossburg shotgun, my preference is the model 500 series and I believe most should own a good AR ot AK but a mid price bolt action in 30/06 has been the standby for decades and has served many generations very well......
My choices are dependent on experience, budget and how much the weapons will actually be used, semiautos have a learning curve; failure to feed, stovepipes, magazine issues and so forth that a totally new shooter will have to learn to deal with........ Also free shipping generally means that new shooter knowing an FFL that will do a transfer for him/her which many don't have......
Love the channel, long time subscriber, seldom commenter 😂
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My beginner set up has been.
M&P Sheild plus
Sig m400 tread
Maverick 88.
I love the 5 gun videos. I got an idea for one: 5 gun combos (like this), you got your cowboy action set up, you're military surplus set up, first firearm set up (for the kids, like 22lr) and so on... you can see where I'm going, I could probably provide all 5 catagories... that video would be a hit. I'd love to see a concealable revolver in one of them
I 2nd the semi auto cz 712 g2... i put 10 rd extension match saver hiviz sight ext bilt release and bolt handle... i got the 712g2 onsale for under $400 new.. all together i might have $530 in the whole setup.. great shooter
Glock 17 Gen 5, Ruger Mini 14 rifle and Ithaca 12 gauge pump shotgun
I started with a S&W M&P 15, Sig Sauer P365 XMacro (no comp), and a Remington 870 Marine Magnum for my first three.
FNX-45, Daniel Defense DDM4 V7, UTS-9. These are the three weapon combos that I want to own in the future.
Daniel defense is overrated garbage. Get a radian, knights or lmt
@@chanoleyva8584 Have you ever heard of opinions on a weapon choice of preference? This ain't weapon competition my friend.
Thank you for the YEARS of information.
If anyone asked me I’d say S&W shield plus in 9mm like you said, I’d get a PSA AR (or AK either or) and the old trusty Mossberg 500. 👍🏻 probably bout $1,400 or so for all 3. 🤷♂️
My first loadout was a CZ83, a remington 870 and an ak. Still shooting great.
Great video. Wish I knew you personally, you be a cool guy to hang out with.
Stevens 320 security has served me well. Sub 300 before taxes with an easy to modify tube. 7 + 1 or more with a Choate tube extension. Adjustable ghost ring sights, top pic rail, nice loading gate and a smooth bolt carrier with a rotating bolt based off a Winchester design.
I started with a Ruger Sr9 and H&R pardner pump
My first was a security 9 by Ruger..solid gun and defly a budget gun 350 for holster ammo background check and all
Catch psa when they have a bundle deal. An ar n dagger for like $650 or so...
My first 3 were glock 20, APF armory AR-10, and a Break Action Remington Bikal 20 guage shotgun. Not ideal for a begginer at all but It sure made shooting other guns a breeze after getting used to the masive recoil from the glock 20 and AR-10.
Thanks perfect vid
My maverick came as a 28 inch barrel I put an 18 1/2 on it for loading and keeping in the house but I use that maverick every duck and dove season and have been since 2009. Not had one issue through any of those seasons
My first firearm was a beretta 92FS , then I bought a cheap Dickinson 12g shotgun and then my first AR was a Springfield Saint victor .
Got me a flintlock and 10 lbs of blackpowder, a bucket of wheel weights, and a mold. After everyone else runs out of ammo I'll rule the wasteland. Just kidding. 😃
🤣🤣🤣
I started out with a Beretta 92, Remington 870, and an Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15.
I am finding the smith and wesson Equalizer to be a pretty good fit for concealed carry.
For my wife i got a Glock 43, a Ruger PC9 Carbine, and a Mossberg 20ga youth model. The only upgrade i would like to do is the G43 to a G26 so the mag would work in the carbine. Obviously, it depends on the shooter. JMHO
@Timothy Mckee you get it my friend!!!👍👌
For new shooters, especially frail ones, I recommend the S&W 500 mag, a 2 ga punt gun, and the 4 bore rifle from Kentucky Ballistics. If you train with toy swords, you get toy soldiers. They'll get used to it eventually. 😂
That's right, go big or go home. Be a man
I live in a hometown, I own mossberg shockwave 590S chambered with buckshot #4, Sig 365xl as my carry, and SBR AR 300 blackout! Love these 3 , and very reliable 👍🏼👍🏼
This is the way
I have the Glock 19, S&W M&P (15-22) Sport and the Maverick 88 and they were first my guns. Although cost was a factor for me the, those guns have been great for learning how to shoot with in terms of technique.
Palmetto State is so hard to beat for entry level rifles. They’d be my instant recommendation to someone starting out unless we knew for sure they’d need something more than what Palmetto can offer.
Eric in my book ur the GOAT! U KEEP IT REAL! 💯 3 people I lesson to, an ur #1✌🙏🇺🇲💪
Have you ever reviewed Diamondback out of Florida. Nice rifle and reasonably priced. They have a handgun or two as well. There are a bakers dozen of qualifying arms, I know that. Get them while you can. Stay alert and strapped. From Oregon✌
Mossberg Maverick 88 rifle barrel and Mossberg 835 dos everything I need it to do elk, deer, turkey 🦃 to small birds. I've used single shot break action for everything when I was younger. Don't need fancy.